# Yeonnam-dong date café for tiramisu banana crumble: Pip Espresso Bar - By Yukyung (https://superchart.com/en/@weekday-queue-slip/) - Written Sep 18, 2026 - Local places › Cafés › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@weekday-queue-slip/yeonnam-espresso-bar-tiramisu-banana-crumble/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@weekday-queue-slip/yeonnam-espresso-bar-tiramisu-banana-crumble/index.md) ## In short Pip Espresso Bar is an espresso bar with a terrace beside the Gyeongui Line Forest Park in Yeonnam-dong, Seoul. Two friends ordered Pip Coffee at 7,500 won, an iced Americano at 5,500 won and the tiramisu banana crumble at 9,500 won, for a total of 22,500 won, and the espresso-soaked tiramisu was the standout. Pip Espresso Bar is an easy recommendation for a date or a first meeting at a good-looking Yeonnam-dong café. ## Good to know - **Location**: 1F, 5 Seongmisan-ro 29-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul (13-minute walk from Hongik Univ. Station Exit 8) - **Hours**: Daily 09:00–23:00 - **Total for two**: ₩22,500 - **Iced Americano**: ₩5,500 - **Pip Coffee**: ₩7,500 - **Tiramisu banana crumble**: ₩9,500 - **Seating**: Plenty of terrace seats; a mix of table styles inside - **Also good to know**: Cocktails served, some menu items on a 1+1 deal, and the café's vintage lighting is for sale (currently discounted) - **Price reference**: ₩22,500 ≈ $16 · ₩5,500 ≈ $4 · ₩7,500 ≈ $5.4 (2026-09-19) *as written by the visitor on Sep 18, 2026* On days like these with cool, breezy weather, there's nothing better than a coffee at a good-looking café, so I want to introduce a really nice espresso bar in Yeonnam-dong. Starting my review of Pip Espresso Bar, a great-vibe Yeonnam-dong café ☕️ ## Where is Pip Espresso Bar and what are its hours? Pip Espresso Bar is located on the 1st floor of 5 Seongmisan-ro 29-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea, a 13-minute walk from Exit 8 of Hongik University Station. It's open daily from 09:00 to 23:00. Walking along the Gyeongui Line Forest Park in Yeonnam-dong, you'll find it right there. ![Exterior of Pip Espresso Bar next to Gyeongui Line Forest Park](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-espresso-bar-tiramisu-banana-crumble/yeonnam-espresso-bar-tiramisu-banana-crumble-01-1wljn-966.webp) I visited on a day with really nice weather for once, and the vibe was great even from outside ✨ Officially naming this a good-vibe Yeonnam-dong café haha ![View of Pip Espresso Bar's storefront in Yeonnam-dong on a clear day](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-espresso-bar-tiramisu-banana-crumble/yeonnam-espresso-bar-tiramisu-banana-crumble-02-13ktp-966.webp) ## What is the terrace at Pip Espresso Bar like? Pip Espresso Bar's terrace has a lot of seats set up, so on a nice day you can enjoy a leisurely coffee while soaking up the sun. I'd just come back from a Europe trip, and this had almost the same terrace-café vibe, which already put me in a good mood. If you're looking for a good-vibe Yeonnam-dong café for a date or a first meeting, this is a place I'd totally recommend. ![European café-style terrace seating at Pip Espresso Bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-espresso-bar-tiramisu-banana-crumble/yeonnam-espresso-bar-tiramisu-banana-crumble-03-13z5i-966.webp) There really are a lot of terrace seats set up like this, so on a sunny day it's a space where you can relax with a coffee while feeling the sunshine. ![Sunny outdoor terrace seats at Pip Espresso Bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-espresso-bar-tiramisu-banana-crumble/yeonnam-espresso-bar-tiramisu-banana-crumble-04-10hdy-966.webp) There were actually quite a few people enjoying coffee out on the terrace, and the relaxed atmosphere really did feel like being in Europe haha ## Inside Pip Espresso Bar and the vintage lighting for sale The inside of Pip Espresso Bar had more space than I expected, and it was spacious, filled with great-vibe lighting fixtures. ![Interior of Pip Espresso Bar filled with lighting fixtures](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-espresso-bar-tiramisu-banana-crumble/yeonnam-espresso-bar-tiramisu-banana-crumble-05-1wzgv-966.webp) ![Spacious interior of Pip Espresso Bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-espresso-bar-tiramisu-banana-crumble/yeonnam-espresso-bar-tiramisu-banana-crumble-06-1blds-966.webp) There were tables of all different shapes, so you could pick a seat to your taste. ![Café interior seating with various table shapes](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-espresso-bar-tiramisu-banana-crumble/yeonnam-espresso-bar-tiramisu-banana-crumble-07-1fisa-966.webp) And these pretty vintage lighting fixtures were actually available for purchase. Prices were written on tags for each item, and they're apparently running a sale right now, so if you love this kind of stylish lighting, it's definitely worth browsing‼️ ![Vintage lighting fixtures for sale displayed inside the store](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-espresso-bar-tiramisu-banana-crumble/yeonnam-espresso-bar-tiramisu-banana-crumble-08-11tzu-966.webp) ![Vintage lighting products with price tags attached](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-espresso-bar-tiramisu-banana-crumble/yeonnam-espresso-bar-tiramisu-banana-crumble-09-iawvx-966.webp) ## What is on the Pip Espresso Bar menu? True to being an espresso specialist, they had many types of espresso ready, plus other coffee menu items too. ![Pip Espresso Bar's menu board listing espresso and coffee options](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-espresso-bar-tiramisu-banana-crumble/yeonnam-espresso-bar-tiramisu-banana-crumble-10-p1bna-966.webp) There was also tiramisu and financiers that looked super delicious, so I'd recommend pairing those with coffee. ![Dessert menu listing tiramisu and financiers](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-espresso-bar-tiramisu-banana-crumble/yeonnam-espresso-bar-tiramisu-banana-crumble-11-15cal-966.webp) They also sold cocktails, and there were some menu items running a 1+1 event. ![Menu sign for cocktails and 1+1 event items](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-espresso-bar-tiramisu-banana-crumble/yeonnam-espresso-bar-tiramisu-banana-crumble-12-1oebp-966.webp) ## What two people ordered for 22,500 won We paid a total of ₩22,500 for two at Pip Espresso Bar: iced Americano ₩5,500, Pip Coffee ₩7,500, tiramisu banana crumble ₩9,500. - Iced Americano ₩5,500 - Pip Coffee ₩7,500 - Tiramisu Banana Crumble ₩9,500 I tried the signature Earl Grey-based Pip Coffee, and my friend ordered an iced Americano. We also ordered the tiramisu banana crumble to share 🍌 ![Table setting with Pip Coffee, iced Americano, and tiramisu banana crumble](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-espresso-bar-tiramisu-banana-crumble/yeonnam-espresso-bar-tiramisu-banana-crumble-13-1houj-1200.webp) The menu arrives ✨ Look how pretty it is. First up, the Pip Coffee with Earl Grey cream base ☕️ They told us to drink it without stirring the cream in. ![Signature Pip Coffee topped with Earl Grey cream](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-espresso-bar-tiramisu-banana-crumble/yeonnam-espresso-bar-tiramisu-banana-crumble-14-ezt57-966.webp) The soft, sweet cream with Earl Grey aroma paired amazingly with the espresso underneath. If you love Earl Grey, this menu item comes highly recommended 👍 ![Pip Coffee cup showing espresso beneath the cream layer](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-espresso-bar-tiramisu-banana-crumble/yeonnam-espresso-bar-tiramisu-banana-crumble-15-1e1q3-966.webp) This is my friend's iced Americano! ![Iced Americano ordered by a friend](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-espresso-bar-tiramisu-banana-crumble/yeonnam-espresso-bar-tiramisu-banana-crumble-16-15ls4-966.webp) ## How does the tiramisu banana crumble taste? Pip Espresso Bar's tiramisu banana crumble (₩9,500) is a dessert topped with banana and crumble over tiramisu. The inside was soaked through with very strong espresso, and it was a flavor that woke your eyes wide open lol ![Plate of tiramisu topped with banana and crumble](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-espresso-bar-tiramisu-banana-crumble/yeonnam-espresso-bar-tiramisu-banana-crumble-17-1x3nq-966.webp) The tiramisu banana crumble was topped with banana and crumble over the tiramisu, ![Close-up of tiramisu banana crumble toppings](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-espresso-bar-tiramisu-banana-crumble/yeonnam-espresso-bar-tiramisu-banana-crumble-18-12mnq-966.webp) and it made me feel exactly what tiramisu from an espresso-focused shop is supposed to taste like haha ![Cross-section of tiramisu soaked with espresso](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-espresso-bar-tiramisu-banana-crumble/yeonnam-espresso-bar-tiramisu-banana-crumble-19-18mv3-966.webp) There was even some kind of chocolate coating underneath the banana, showing the attention to detail in this tiramisu banana crumble 👏 ![A bite of banana tiramisu showing the chocolate coating](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-espresso-bar-tiramisu-banana-crumble/yeonnam-espresso-bar-tiramisu-banana-crumble-20-drkza-966.webp) A successful good-vibe Yeonnam-dong café date with my friend ✌️ ![Table set with coffee and dessert at the Yeonnam-dong café](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-espresso-bar-tiramisu-banana-crumble/yeonnam-espresso-bar-tiramisu-banana-crumble-21-vpcbw-966.webp) ## Is Pip Espresso Bar worth it for a date in Yeonnam-dong? > A good-vibe Yeonnam-dong café where you can pair upscale-tasting coffee with dessert ✨ If you're looking for a good-vibe Yeonnam-dong café, a Yeonnam-dong espresso spot known for great desserts and coffee, or a nice Yeonnam-dong café for a date or first meeting — that wraps up my review of Pip Espresso Bar ☕️ ## Where it is - Pip Espresso Bar (피프에스프레소바) - 1F, 5 Seongmisan-ro 29-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 마포구 성미산로29길 5 1층 - 37.564306, 126.9226392 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%94%BC%ED%94%84%EC%97%90%EC%8A%A4%ED%94%84%EB%A0%88%EC%86%8C%EB%B0%94/@37.564306,126.9226392,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@weekday-queue-slip/yeonnam-espresso-bar-tiramisu-banana-crumble/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt